Ultrasonic atomization device

Abstract

The invention discloses an ultrasonic atomization device which comprises an atomization assembly, a supporting assembly and a cooling assembly. The atomization assembly is arranged on the supporting assembly, the cooling assembly is arranged on the atomization assembly and the supporting assembly, the atomization assembly can atomize a target object, and the cooling assembly can cool the atomization assembly through a cooling medium. The device has the beneficial effects that the atomization assembly can be driven to rotate on the supporting assembly by driving the supporting assembly, the higher flow speed of molten metal can be matched while the atomization effect is guaranteed, and the single-machine production efficiency is remarkably improved; high-temperature cooling heat dissipation can be conducted on the transducer through the cooling assembly, it is ensured that the transducer maintains normal and stable work, the working stability is improved, and the service life is prolonged.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of ultrasonic atomization, and particularly to an ultrasonic atomization device. Background Art

[0002] The preparation process of solder powder requires atomizing raw materials. Commonly used methods include gas atomization, rotary disk centrifugal atomization, and ultrasonic atomization, etc. Centrifugal atomization is the current mainstream process, but ultrasonic atomization has obvious advantages in terms of the morphology and particle size uniformity of powder particles and will be the future trend.

[0003] Ultrasonic atomization utilizes the cavitation effect of ultrasonic vibration. Molten metal droplets are atomized into fine droplets on the ultrasonic transducer and cooled and solidified into spherical powder particles in the air. However, due to the relatively high working environment temperature, the stability of the transducer may decrease or even fail. In addition, the single-machine production capacity is also limited by the atomization working surface.

[0004] Therefore, the inventor has designed an ultrasonic atomization device. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this part is to outline some aspects of the embodiments of the present invention and briefly introduce some preferred embodiments. Some simplifications or omissions may be made in this part, as well as in the abstract and title of the present application, to avoid obscuring the purpose of this part, the abstract, and the title. However, such simplifications or omissions shall not be used to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0006] In view of the problems existing in the above or the prior art, the present invention is proposed.

[0007] Therefore, the purpose of the present invention is to provide an ultrasonic atomization device, which can cool the transducer during the ultrasonic atomization process, avoid the situation that the transducer temperature is too high resulting in a decrease in stability or even failure, and improve the atomization efficiency of the single-machine production capacity through the workbench.

[0008] To solve the above technical problems, the present invention provides the following technical solution: An ultrasonic atomization device, which includes an atomization component, a support component, and a cooling component; the atomization component is arranged on the support component, the cooling component is arranged on the atomization component and the support component, the atomization component can atomize the target object, and the cooling component can cool the atomization component through a cooling medium.

[0009] As a preferred solution of the ultrasonic atomization device of the present invention, it further includes a driving support component, and the driving support component can drive the atomization component to rotate on the support component.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of the ultrasonic atomization device of the present invention, the atomization assembly includes a transducer, a transducer sleeve, and a workbench; the transducer is disposed in the transducer sleeve, the transducer is connected to the workbench, and the transducer can drive the workbench to generate ultrasonic vibration.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of the ultrasonic atomization device of the present invention, the cooling assembly includes a transducer, a transducer sleeve, a cooling chamber, a delivery channel member, and an output channel member; the cooling chamber is disposed in the transducer sleeve and is formed around the transducer, the cooling chamber is respectively communicated with the delivery channel member and the output channel member, and the delivery channel member can deliver a cooling medium to cool the transducer through the cooling chamber and discharge it through the output channel member.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of the ultrasonic atomization device of the present invention, the delivery channel member includes an air inlet channel, an annular air inlet channel, and an air inlet pipe. The air inlet channel is opened at a position near the lower end of the support assembly, the annular air inlet channel is annularly opened inside the support assembly and is disposed on the side of the air inlet channel, the air inlet pipe is disposed in the transducer sleeve, one end of the air inlet pipe is communicated with the annular air inlet channel, and the other end is communicated with the cooling chamber.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment of the ultrasonic atomization device of the present invention, the output channel member includes an exhaust pipe, an exhaust chamber, and an exhaust hole; at least one group of exhaust pipes is provided, the exhaust chamber is disposed inside the upper end of the support assembly and is communicated with the exhaust pipe, the exhaust hole is disposed at the upper end of the exhaust chamber and is close to the side of the atomization assembly.

[0014] As a preferred embodiment of the ultrasonic atomization device of the present invention, a protection plate is disposed on one side of the exhaust hole. The protection plate is disposed on the support assembly and is inclined upward. The protection plate can prevent the aerosol from entering the exhaust chamber.

[0015] As a preferred embodiment of the ultrasonic atomization device of the present invention, at least one group of seals is disposed between the atomization assembly and the support assembly; the seals can seal the inside of the atomization assembly.

[0016] As a preferred embodiment of the ultrasonic atomization device of the present invention, at least one group of bearings is disposed between the atomization assembly and the support assembly; the atomization assembly can reduce the frictional resistance on the support assembly through the bearings.

[0017] As a preferred embodiment of the ultrasonic atomization device of the present invention, a wireless receiving end is disposed on the transducer sleeve, and a wireless transmitting end is disposed at the bottom of the support assembly; the wireless receiving end is connected to the transducer through a wire, and the wireless transmitting end is connected to the ultrasonic power supply.

[0018] Advantages of the present invention: The driving and supporting component of the present invention can drive the atomizing component to rotate on the supporting component, which can match a greater flow rate of the molten metal while ensuring the atomizing effect, and significantly improve the single-machine production efficiency; the cooling component can perform high-temperature cooling and heat dissipation on the transducer, ensuring that the transducer maintains normal and stable operation, and improving the stability and service life of the operation. Description of the Drawings

[0019] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for the description of the embodiments. Obviously, the following drawings are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can also be obtained based on these drawings. Among them: Figure 1 It is an overall schematic diagram of the ultrasonic atomizing device.

[0020] Figure 2 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the atomizing component of the ultrasonic atomizing device.

[0021] Figure 3 It is a top view of the atomizing component of the ultrasonic atomizing device.

[0022] Figure 4 For Figure 3 The sectional view taken along line B-B of the ultrasonic atomizing device in

[0023] Figure 5 It is a front view of the atomizing component of the ultrasonic atomizing device.

[0024] Figure 6 For Figure 5 The sectional view taken along line A-A of the ultrasonic atomizing device in

[0025] Figure 7 For Figure 2 The enlarged view at F1 of the ultrasonic atomizing device in Detailed Embodiments

[0026] To make the above objects, features, and advantages of the present invention more obvious and understandable, the following will provide a detailed description of the specific embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the drawings of the specification.

[0027] In the following description, many specific details are set forth to fully understand the present invention. However, the present invention can also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Those skilled in the art can make similar extensions without departing from the connotation of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited by the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0028] Second, the "one embodiment" or "embodiment" referred to herein means a specific feature, structure, or characteristic that may be included in at least one implementation of the present invention. The appearances of "in one embodiment" in different places in this specification do not all refer to the same embodiment, nor are they separate or alternative embodiments that exclude each other with other embodiments.

[0029] Embodiment 1: Refer to Figures 1 to 3 , which is the first embodiment of the present invention. This embodiment provides an ultrasonic atomization device, which includes an atomization component 1, a support component 2, and a cooling component 3; the atomization component 1 can be supported by the support component 2, and the atomization component 1 can be cooled by the cooling component 3.

[0030] Specifically, it includes an atomization component 1, a support component 2, and a cooling component 3; the atomization component 1 is arranged on the support component 2, the cooling component 3 is arranged on the atomization component 1 and the support component 2, the atomization component 1 can atomize the target object, and the cooling component 3 can cool the atomization component 1 through a cooling medium.

[0031] In summary, the solder powder can be ultrasonically atomized by the atomization component 1; the cooling component 3 can cool and dissipate heat from the atomization component 1 at high temperature, ensuring that the transducer maintains normal and stable operation, and improving the stability and lifespan of the operation.

[0032] Embodiment 2: Refer to Figures 1 to 7 , which is the second embodiment of the present invention. In the previous embodiment, the ultrasonic atomization device includes an atomization component 1, a support component 2, and a cooling component 3; the atomization component 1 can be supported by the support component 2, and the atomization component 1 can be cooled by the cooling component 3.

[0033] Specifically, it includes an atomization component 1, a support component 2, and a cooling component 3; the atomization component 1 is arranged on the support component 2, the cooling component 3 is arranged on the atomization component 1 and the support component 2, the atomization component 1 can atomize the target object, and the cooling component 3 can cool the atomization component 1 through a cooling medium.

[0034] It should be noted that the cooling medium can be air or other low-temperature gases, as long as it can cool the atomization component 1.

[0035] It should be noted that the target object can be solder powder, and of course it can also be other substances that need to be atomized, and the material to be atomized can be adjusted according to the actual production scenario.

[0036] Furthermore, it further includes a driving support component 6, and the driving support component 6 can drive the atomization component 1 to rotate on the support component 2.

[0037] Preferably, by setting the driving support component 6, the atomizing component 1 is driven to rotate, and the support component 2 can support the atomizing component 1.

[0038] Preferably, by setting the rotation of the atomizing component 1, while ensuring the atomizing effect, it can match a greater flow rate of the molten metal, significantly improving the single-machine production efficiency.

[0039] Furthermore, at least one set of seals 4 is provided between the atomizing component 1 and the support component 2; the seals 4 can seal the inside of the atomizing component 1.

[0040] Preferably, by setting multiple sets of seals 4, it can ensure that even during the rotation of the atomizing component 1, the atomizing component 1 and the cooling component 3 can work properly, preventing gas leakage or external aerosol from entering the inside of the atomizing component 1.

[0041] Furthermore, at least one set of bearings 5 is provided between the atomizing component 1 and the support component 2; the atomizing component 1 can reduce the frictional resistance on the support component 2 through the bearings 5.

[0042] Preferably, by setting multiple sets of bearings 5, it can ensure that the atomizing component 1 will not fail to rotate or rotate poorly during the rotation process.

[0043] Preferably, the bearings 5 can reduce the rotational frictional resistance and ensure the smooth rotation of the atomizing component 1.

[0044] Furthermore, the atomizing component 1 includes a transducer 11, a transducer sleeve 12, and a workbench 13; the transducer 11 is arranged in the transducer sleeve 12, the transducer 11 is connected to the workbench 13, and the transducer 11 can drive the workbench 13 to generate ultrasonic vibrations.

[0045] Preferably, the transducer sleeve 12 can generate ultrasonic vibrations.

[0046] Preferably, the transducer 11 is composed of a horn, a piezoelectric ceramic, an electrode plate, a threaded rod, and a rear cover. The piezoelectric ceramics and the electrode plates are alternately stacked. The piezoelectric ceramics have positive and negative poles, and the same polarities of the ceramic plates are placed facing each other. With the input of alternating current energy, the transducer can generate corresponding vibrations.

[0047] Preferably, the positive and negative poles on the piezoelectric ceramic are connected to the wireless receiving end 34 through a wire 36.

[0048] Furthermore, a wireless receiving end 34 is provided on the transducer sleeve 12, and a wireless transmitting end 35 is provided at the bottom of the support component 2; the wireless receiving end 34 is connected to the transducer 11 through a wire 36, and the wireless transmitting end 35 is connected to the ultrasonic power supply; ensuring the smooth operation of the atomizing component 1.

[0049] It should be noted that wireless connection methods such as the wireless receiver 34 and the wireless transmitter 35 may not be adopted, and the transducer can also be connected by wire in the form of a slip ring.

[0050] Furthermore, the cooling assembly 3 includes a transducer 11, a transducer sleeve 12, a cooling cavity 31, a conveying channel member 32, and an output channel member 33; the cooling cavity 31 is arranged inside the transducer sleeve 12, and the cooling cavity 31 is formed around the transducer 11. The cooling cavity 31 is respectively communicated with the conveying channel member 32 and the output channel member 33. The conveying channel member 32 can convey a cooling medium to cool the transducer 11 through the cooling cavity 31 and discharge it through the output channel member 33.

[0051] Preferably, the conveying channel member 32 is connected to the lower end of the transducer 11, and the output channel member 33 is connected to the upper end of the transducer 11; low-temperature gas is conveyed into the cooling cavity 31 through the conveying channel member 32 to take away the heat generated by the transducer 11 and cool the transducer 11, and the heat is discharged to the outside through the output channel member 33.

[0052] Furthermore, the conveying channel member 32 includes an air inlet channel 321, an annular air inlet channel 322, and an air inlet pipe 323. The air inlet channel 321 is formed at a position near the lower end of the support assembly 2. The annular air inlet channel 322 is formed annularly inside the support assembly 2 and is arranged on the side of the air inlet channel 321. The air inlet pipe 323 is arranged on the transducer sleeve 12. One end of the air inlet pipe 323 is communicated with the annular air inlet channel 322, and the other end is communicated with the cooling cavity 31.

[0053] Preferably, the air inlet channel 321 is communicated with the annular air inlet channel 322. By setting the annular air inlet channel 322 to be annular, it can be ensured that no matter which position the transducer sleeve 12 and the transducer 11 rotate to drive the air inlet pipe 323, the annular air inlet channel 322 and the air inlet pipe 323 are always in a communicating state.

[0054] Preferably, by setting the annular air inlet channel 322 to be annular, it can be ensured that the gas is in a pressure-equalized state in the annular air inlet channel 322.

[0055] Furthermore, the output channel member 33 includes an exhaust pipe 331, an exhaust cavity 332, and an exhaust hole 333; at least one group of exhaust pipes 331 is provided. The exhaust cavity 332 is arranged inside the upper end of the support assembly 2 and is communicated with the exhaust pipe 331. The exhaust hole 333 is arranged at the upper end of the exhaust cavity 332 and is close to the side of the atomizing assembly 1.

[0056] Preferably, an annular air outlet channel 335 is provided on the side of the exhaust pipe 331, and the annular air outlet channel 335 communicates with the exhaust cavity 332; by providing the annular air outlet channel 335, it can ensure that the gas is in a pressure-equalized state within the annular air outlet channel 335.

[0057] Preferably, the cooling medium passes through the intake channel 321, then enters the annular intake channel 322 and then enters the rotating intake pipe 323, so as to reach the cooling cavity 31; the low-temperature gas in the cooling cavity 31 can wrap the transducer 11, and then take away the high-temperature gas, enter the annular air outlet channel 335 through the two groups of exhaust pipes 331, and then evenly enter the exhaust cavity 332, and is discharged through the exhaust holes 333.

[0058] Furthermore, a protection plate 334 is provided on one side of the exhaust hole 333. The protection plate 334 is arranged on the support assembly 2, and the protection plate 334 is inclined upward. The protection plate 334 can prevent the aerosol from entering the exhaust cavity 332.

[0059] Preferably, the protection plate 334 can form a certain barrier to the exhaust hole 333 to prevent the external aerosol from entering the exhaust cavity 332 through the exhaust hole 333.

[0060] In summary, the present invention can drive the atomization assembly 1 to rotate on the support assembly 2 by driving the support assembly 6, while ensuring the atomization effect, it can match a greater flow rate of the molten metal, significantly improving the single-machine production efficiency; through the cooling assembly 3, the transducer 11 can be cooled and dissipated heat at high temperature, ensuring that the transducer maintains normal and stable operation, and improving the stability and service life of the work.

[0061] Importantly, it should be noted that the construction and arrangement of the present application shown in multiple different exemplary embodiments are merely illustrative. Although only a few embodiments are described in detail in this disclosure, those who refer to this disclosure should easily understand that many modifications are possible without materially departing from the novel teachings and advantages of the subject matter described in this application (e.g., changes in the dimensions, scales, structures, shapes and proportions of various elements, as well as parameter values (such as temperature, pressure, etc.), installation arrangements, use of materials, colors, orientations, etc.). For example, an element shown as integrally formed may be composed of multiple parts or elements, the position of the element may be inverted or otherwise changed, and the nature, number or position of discrete elements may be altered or changed. Accordingly, all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of the present invention. The order or sequence of any process or method steps may be altered or reordered according to alternative embodiments. In the claims, any "means plus function" clauses are intended to cover the structures that perform the recited functions herein, and not only structural equivalents but also equivalent structures. Other substitutions, modifications, changes and omissions may be made in the design, operating conditions and arrangement of the exemplary embodiments without departing from the scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments, but extends to various modifications that still fall within the scope of the appended claims.

[0062] In addition, in order to provide a concise description of the exemplary embodiments, not all features of the actual embodiments may be described (i.e., those features that are not relevant to the currently contemplated best mode of carrying out the present invention, or those features that are not relevant to implementing the present invention).

[0063] It should be understood that in the development of any actual implementation, as in any engineering or design project, numerous specific implementation decisions may be made. Such development efforts may be complex and time-consuming, but for those of ordinary skill in the art who benefit from this disclosure, without undue experimentation, such development efforts will be a routine task of design, fabrication and production.

[0064] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention and not to limit them. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the preferred embodiments, those of ordinary skill in the art should understand that the technical solutions of the present invention may be modified or equivalently replaced without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the present invention, and they should all be covered by the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. An ultrasonic atomization device, characterized in that: The invention comprises an atomizing assembly (1), a supporting assembly (2) and a cooling assembly (3); the atomizing assembly (1) is arranged on the supporting assembly (2), the cooling assembly (3) is arranged on the atomizing assembly (1) and the supporting assembly (2), the atomizing assembly (1) can atomize a target object, and the cooling assembly (3) can cool the atomizing assembly (1) through a cooling medium.

2. The ultrasonic atomization device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also comprises a driving support assembly (6), wherein the driving support assembly (6) can drive the atomizing assembly (1) to rotate on the supporting assembly (2).

3. The ultrasonic atomization device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The atomization assembly (1) comprises a transducer (11), a transducer sleeve (12), and a workbench (13); the transducer (11) is arranged on the transducer sleeve (12), the transducer (11) is connected to the workbench (13), and the transducer (11) can drive the workbench (13) to generate ultrasonic vibration.

4. The ultrasonic atomization device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cooling assembly (3) comprises a transducer (11), a transducer cover (12), a cooling cavity (31), a conveying channel member (32), and an output channel member (33); the cooling cavity (31) is arranged in the transducer cover (12), and the cooling cavity (31) is opened around the transducer (11); the cooling cavity (31) is respectively connected to the conveying channel member (32) and the output channel member (33); the conveying channel member (32) can convey a cooling medium through the cooling cavity (31) to cool the transducer (11), and discharge the cooling medium through the output channel member (33).

5. The ultrasonic atomization device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The delivery channel member (32) comprises an air intake channel (321), an annular air intake channel (322), and an air intake pipe (323); the air intake channel (321) is opened at a position close to the lower end of the support component (2); the annular air intake channel (322) is opened in an annular shape on the inner side of the support component (2) and is arranged on the side of the air intake channel (321); the air intake pipe (323) is arranged on the transducer sleeve (12); one end of the air intake pipe (323) is in communication with the annular air intake channel (322), and the other end is in communication with the cooling chamber (31).

6. The ultrasonic atomization device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The output channel member (33) comprises an exhaust pipe (331), an exhaust cavity (332), and an exhaust hole (333); at least one set of the exhaust pipe (331) is provided, the exhaust cavity (332) is provided inside the upper end of the support component (2) and is in communication with the exhaust pipe (331), and the exhaust hole (333) is provided at the upper end of the exhaust cavity (332) and is close to the side of the atomization component (1).

7. The ultrasonic atomization device according to claim 6, characterized in that: A protective plate (334) is provided on one side of the exhaust hole (333); the protective plate (334) is provided on the support assembly (2); the protective plate (334) is arranged to be tilted upward; the protective plate (334) can prevent aerosol from entering the exhaust cavity (332).

8. The ultrasonic atomization device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: At least one set of sealing components (4) is arranged between the atomizing component (1) and the supporting component (2); the sealing components (4) can seal the interior of the atomizing component (1).

9. The ultrasonic atomization device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: At least one set of bearings (5) is arranged between the atomizing assembly (1) and the supporting assembly (2); the atomizing assembly (1) can reduce frictional resistance on the supporting assembly (2) through the bearings (5).

10. The ultrasonic atomization device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The transducer sleeve (12) is provided with a wireless receiving terminal (34), and the bottom of the support assembly (2) is provided with a wireless transmitting terminal (35); the wireless receiving terminal (34) is connected to the transducer (11) via a wire (36), and the wireless transmitting terminal (35) is connected to an ultrasonic power supply.

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